The rules of engagement: Restrictive covenantsDifference in purpose of covenants in commercial sale and employment contractsBy Nikolay Chsherbinin10/30/2013|Canadian Employment Law Today|Last Updated: 10/30/2013 Restrictive covenants relating to employment and competition have been an integral part of our law for many years, typically taking the form of non-competition and non-solicitation clauses. While restrictive covenants can be found in commercial and employment contracts, their interpretation requires the application of different rules. To Read the Full Story, Subscribe or Sign In Remember Me Forgot Password If you are a current Subscriber, please click here to set-up or update your login information.